In 1963, Botafogo players signed an incredible document asking the director not to abandon them.

• Document signed by Botafogo players and technical committee for director Renato Estelita.
• One sheet, one page.
• In Portuguese.
• 22 cm x 32 cm.
• Rio de Janeiro, November 15, 1963.
• Good condition.
• Unique piece.

To our dear Director Renato Estelita,

Warm regards.

We make a warm appeal to you not to abandon us and to continue to support us as always. We will all make every effort to ensure that our beloved Botafogo becomes the city's third champion, and we offer you this victory with all our fervor.

On Sunday, we count on God and the presence of our kind friend.

This is an incredible document from the history of football, in which Botafogo players express their concern about the possible departure of legendary director Estelita. The letter begins with a warm appeal for Renato Estelita not to abandon them and to continue to support the team as he always has. It seems to be an attempt to convince him to stay and continue his work with the team. The mention of the goal of becoming the city's three-time champion, the reference to the presence of God and the “kind friend” (Estelita) on Sunday reinforce the importance of the next game, possibly a decisive one.

In addition to the surprising content and tone of the letter, the presence of 45 signatures on the same page — including those of Garrincha, Quarentinha and Zagallo — makes this football document something very special.